The Hidden South Indian Texas BBQ Joint | Word of Mouth
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Tucked away in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood is Southern Junction, the only restaurant combining Texas barbecue with South Indian flavors. Chef-owner Ryan Fernandez moved to Texas from India during his childhood and immediately took refuge in the similarities between Texas BBQ & South Indian street cooking, as both are cooked low and slow over live fire. After moving to Buffalo, quitting his job in the tech industry, and working at several restaurants, Ryan opened up his own restaurant where he serves brisket, sausage, and ribs alongside tikka, curries, cardamom cornbread, serrano mac and cheese, and more.
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That’s my buddy Ryan he moved to Buffalo and decided he was gonna do whatever it is he wanted to with food. I worked in a kitchen with him for a couple years at a Spanish tapas restaurant. He always said he was gonna open a joint that does BBQ and curry, we laughed because we thought he was just being Ryan fast forward 5-6 years he’s on Vice living his best life congrats man!!!
There’s a place in San Antonio that does similar things called “Curry Boys BBQ”
@@kostbel I don't want to sound like an a-hole but it is "achieved".
You laughed at your buddy?
@@Sharhind79 of course you ever work in a kitchen? You get by on talking shit and laughing at one another
@@pratyushdoonrocker3046 Totally uncalled for behavior with no context. You are such an ignorant nationalist fuck.
"I grew up eating it, so it's traditional for me" - the most simple way to answer tradition or authenticity skeptics/snobs
100% agree. Fight the "No True Scotsman" fallacy,
I'm the 1k like to your comment.
haha right! authenticity doesn't exist
Glad to see two of my favorite cuisines come together. Born and raised in Kerala, went to school in Dallas, TX and now with living in the NYC area , this is it my next road trip will be to Buffalo, NY
Road trip sounds fun man.. Do we have any more malayalies here?..lol
Hey , I was there in Princeton till July . Now we have moved to Dallas .
@@akhilelias8649 Is dallas the mallu area in states? Lot of mallus along with dasettan there
As someone whose from Buffalo it's incredible BBQ for anyone who is wondering.
Was wondering if I was going to drive from MD, i'll have to make a wings, pizza, and bbq trip later this year
As someone who’s not from buffalo, yes, indeed, I was wondering.
As someone from Texas, I think they need Texan approval lol
I was born and raised in Buffalo and moved to central Texas when I was 22. I’ve been enjoying Texas bbq for the last 25 years. Visiting Buffalo next week and cannot wait to try this! What a great story. Love the Texish idea, love the authenticity of the smoke, and love my hometown.
So how was it?
Need an update
It’s been 10 months, how was it?
The follow up: The BBQ was excellent and true to its Texas roots. The Indian and Texas mashup works really well, and the sides were delish, esp the corn bread and mac n cheese. I totally recommend it!
@@beth9847 thanks for coming through with the update!
Biryani and brisket. Sounds like heaven
With onion sarlas, i love that 🥰
Wow, Ryan we are very proud of you, and praying for you . with love John uncle and Alice Aunty🌹
Outstanding video. I mean, everything looks great - the brisket, biryani, mac, gobi, and ribs look like they should look....but....that chicken tikka....that looks like the thing that's been missing from my life
you guys like gobhi ?
@@arvindmishra9840 one of the best vegetables, and probably the best vegetable to cook bbq-style
@@bordaz1 Gobhi is equivalent of broccoli and I thought americans hate that..
@@arvindmishra9840 HAHA
@@arvindmishra9840 nope gobi is cauliflower buddy
Looks like im making the 1hr 17 minute drive to Buffalo this Saturday from Rochester
Update
The food was delicious the staff was very friendly and accomadating the Kolaches are a must have and the Brisket was my favorite. Definately worth the drive and the wait. Please pre order if you are able to I know alot of customer's got turned away because they sold out
Brings some picahana from McCanns on your way!!
Yeah mine would be a 12 hour flight so you're already doing much better than me. Enjoy that gorgeous looking food.
@@artiechandia5949 oh my geesh thank you lol i tried to order since yesterday and the website would not let me
The very friendly staff just messaged me on facebook asking what I would like to order to see if they can make it happen 😊. If they can not it will be fine I can always try next time
@@singingchef23 I did not know that was a butcher shop I thought it was a restaurant 😂
@@ibec69 Aww bummer I hope I will get to try it
Proud he is from Kerala, South India. Salute him for introducing fusion flavours. Inspiring me to do something similar here in the UK.
Go for it!
You weren't listening to him. He doesn't have a high opinion about fusion. Listen to him again. Maybe it will change your perspective.
Although his offerings may appear to be a fusion of two cultures, he never mixed the cultures in the same dish. He kept it very traditional and served each culture separately. Offering a traditional Texan barbeque topped with an Indian curry would've been disastrous!!!
@@satyannair4837 none of the south indian food he uses is traditional. biryani and chicken tikka are north mughali influence
@@DemonicEmbrace just like he said, he grew up eating it so it's traditional for him, period.
Also, when will Keralites understand that they are not the only state with coast. Saying oh Kerala is different than rest of the India 😂 that way there is no India, as we are different every 100 km
Giant smile here! This is by far the best BBQ we have ever had. It's absolutely delicious as are the rice and beans and chickpeas and chicken. Just fantastic!
I am looking so forward to enjoying this. Thank You for posting.
Best barbecue in Western New York, period! Some of the best I've ever had and I was born in Texas. Ryan is the man.
Unrelated but he has a very pleasant voice
i think he sounds really smug and annoying tbh
@@ChuckNorris-em1wm I bet u do
@@idkanymore6634 good one
Was thinking the same thing.
Indian guy with a sexy voice?! Breaking down stereotypes one at a time for all of us fellow Indians!😂
Ryan chetta and Raisa chechi making us homeland Mallus proud! Never thought I'd ever see Texas barbecue meet Malayalee cuisine 😂
After hearing his name i thought he was from sri lanka but when he said he was from kerala,i was like what.
😘
Its so good to see him combining our vibrant flavours with BBQ. മലയാളി പെവർ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂
His name sounds East Indian though. From Goa or something
@@yoginc Goa is west , south west to be precise
I'm a 7 generation Texan of Mexican descent: he's a genius! 2nd to Mexican-TexMex (regional northern Mexican food) the best food is Asian-Indian! Their curries remind me of carne guisada. Please bring this genius to San Antonio - beg! 👌🌞
hate to have to point it out but are you seeing how the brisket isn’t falling apart? he still has to pull it..but yea, we need northern bbq in Texas. it’ll do great..
I saw the words South Indian and Texas BBQ together in the title and kinda guessed instantly that, he just had to be from my part of the world. And.. few minutes into the video.. Bam! He says Kerala, the name of my home state. Somehow i think we indians have a way of identifying our people wherever they are 😁
if I ever get the chance to go to New York in my life, I'll be surely hitting this spot and meeting this absolutely cool person✌️
Fellow Malayalee here and I thought the exact same thing 😂
Kerala is so beautiful! I hope to be able to go in the future.
@@Dayvit78 why not go NOW 😂, they have a great healthcare, right??
Glad I’m from Kerala
I can recognise us Malayalis from anywhere
From the title itself I knew it is a mallu guy. "The part of India I am from is a little different from rest of India", that's my place. Proud to be a malayali and Ryan, I will make a 6 hour trip to eat your food this fall.
Aurora stole the show in the last few mins! Absolutely adorable!
This man is a genius. It sucks not being able to travel now.
Good to see a Mallu breaking boundaries 🇬🇧✌🏽
Hi, Indian from South Africa. I must say that the food looks absolutely delicious in every way. Very unique combination of authentic Texas cooking style combined with a Indian twist. You are blessed to have a family support like that, thanks to your Grandma and Mom. Good on you man. All the best in your venture. I hope to visit one day to try out this delicious food. Cheers
I also knew a Mr. Fernandes from Kerala. I've never been to India, but Kerala is the first place I'll go when I do. Beautiful beaches.
Absolutely sht hole dont visit, I'm from kerala and there are many good places in India to visit.
@@mausenpai215 if Kerala is a shithole then there's no good places in India to visit 😂
@@mausenpai215 u r not from Kerala
@@__BD__________8 Who want to born in sht hole
@@mausenpai215 best State in india far better than cow shitt northies
I am being a proud indian, and to tell something to Ryan. I myself being a tamilian, I have grown up with friends who were malayalees and since due to my fair skin a lot of people thought i was from kerala but i am not. I love kerala, has the best chicken, best beef and fish. Fish is the best. I like how your restaurant has combined flavours of south indian flavours. All the best for your future ryan bro. Love from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shoutout buffalo, underrated city. great people and food. Much love from Toronto
Much love back! Come and eat when you can.
Seriously good food and pretty fun sports place.
It's funny how the comments section is either Americans (irrespective of the ethnicity) who are appreciative and planning hour long road trips to taste it, or Indians who are fighting about... if you know, you know.
Anyhoo, loving the hustle Ryan. Hope I can quit my job one day and get to give it all for something I'm passionate about.
All hail Kerala.😍😎 Glad to see someone from my place fuse Keralite flavors with Texan BBQ. Pwoli machane🕺😎
is it just me? the voice of the owner is so calming
“Barbecue may not be the Road to World Peace, but it’s a start”
Anthony Bourdain
WHOA! I'm from TEXAS and LOVE BBQ, this place is now on my list of bbq joints to visit, keep it up the awesome work!
That's a very unique combination Texas Barbecue and Southern Indian.
When BBQ folk talk about spice rubs, how many of those spices come from India or that area?
It make a lot of sense.
@@tiacho2893 everything I guess
What’s surprising is must Indians are vegetarians, this dude is a meat lover.
@@viktorcheng2061 There are some places in India where people do eat beef and meat .. But majority of them are vegetarian..
@@lethalninja619 Yeah man, towards the south of India, we eat a lot of meat.
I'm Soo excited!!!! I'm sitting in buffalo...I found my weekend food!! See you later Southern junction.
Grab beer from Froth on your way to get the food and thank me later
Some might call this Indian/Texas fusion. But since the USA is a melting pot of many great cultures, I call this American food.
Being someone from Kerala, I am loving all the comments. Also, I wish someday, I could try his food. Love!
Well if he ever wants to work in engineering again, they’er all wearing jeans now lol
Never wore slacks a day in my engineering career jeans, tennis shoes, crap I don't even own a tie or know how to tie one lol. Heck my coworker comes into the office in shorts, I'm not that wreckless!! :)
studied ME and working in tech, sometimes I wear no shirt on zoom calls lmao just gotta make sure your webcam's framed right
They're. T H E Y ' R E.
I was going to say ha all the 60's grads have left the building.
@@majoroldladyakamom6948 Let Gabby live a little, mom. None of us payed attinchin in engish class.. only Math.
Props to you brother! Keep grinding and staying true to who you are.
Proud to see a guy from KERALA , being famous like this 😍😍😍.....I'm also from Kerala too ;)
Even a beggar appearing in UA-cam becomes famous , its just about a group of self boasting bugs 🐛creeping everywhere , nothing special in this show , biriyani, chicken tikka is northie, beef brisket is America, where is south Indian touch here ?
@@jonyboy5513 biriyani is not northi lol
Being a Malaylee who came to the states when I was 17, I feel you man.
The way mallus hypes up other mallus 😂😂♥️
I wish Ryan nothing but success. For all the hard work he put in and sacrifices. This is a true warrior.
This series!! Fascinating stories every time, despite it all being BBQ.
wow 👏 we are very proud of you Ryan . Praying for you. with love John uncle and Alice Aunty🌹
Just went there this past Sunday. Great food and Ryan couldn't have been any cooler. Excited to see how his business grows.
Moves to the U.S. at 16 and speaks standard North American English flawlessly. Very intelligent man who pays close attention to detail.
Lemme guess, you're from Canada right?
As a south indian living in india. I envy american cuisine, often times america is the joke of authentic cuisine but recipes like these make american food stand out. Never had a brisket in my life, we only have buffalo wild wings here and our options are limited.
You don’t know what you’re talking about buddy. The food in the US is second to none outside of any country’s own authentic cuisine within its own borders.
Outside of maybe a few fanatics making French/Italian other foreign cuisines in Japan
@@ashwinvasan375 well thats not usually the argument about authentic food. American food is fusion food and that to me is authentic by its self.
@@Allinonetvz ha…man I’m sorry. In my haste I misread what you were initially saying. I agree with you but I’d only add that you can get very authentic cuisine from all over the world here in the US. Just about every country/subregion/niche is represented, and quite celebrated.
Do you follow Mrinal’s blog on UA-cam? As an American in America I don’t speak Malayalam, but he travels Kerala and the food always looks good!
love to see a guy from Kerala do so well. Kerala food is unmatched
This man's business is about to blow up...may need to drive to Buffalo for this.
Agreed ! This weekend even. It just dropped this morning and I saw it on my UA-cam Recommended. I am having it Saturday. I told my 4 co workers. I want to tell more !
Definitely. Which is a good thing. But for selfish reasons, hoping I can get some and not wait in line for 8 hours like Franklin BBQ. Heading up from Austin to Buffalo next week. Can’t wait to try it.
@@beth9847 Let me know Beth. I will meet you there !
Making us Texas boys proud!
I live in Buffalo. Yay !!!! Go us !!!
I live in Potter NY guess I’ll head up to see my son and try some bbq
This dude has a crazy ability to perfect an American accent, he was 16yrs old when he moved here?
That's a late stage to pick up a new accent.
My grandma came from Germany and lived here for 68 years until she passed and her accent was still so strong you would misunderstand her.
Yes I assumed he was born in US or came when he was like 2 or 3 not 16
@@ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh123 Same here! It's wild.
It's easier coming from India though because English is an official language. Hey may also have went to an international school with Americans in India. I've met Indians born and raised in India but went to a private international school and sounded 100% British.
Keralites don't speak English at all everything is taught in the English language but nobody communicates in English also if they did the accent is very different
"My customers see the grind... they see my heart on a plate"
Looks delicious and I'm coming soon!
From beef fry with Kappa to Texas BBQ. Kerala represent!
Kappa with Kottayam style meen curry - that is what I miss the most about Kerala. That and the rain.
BRUH, I'm without a doubt gonna plan a trip just to try that glorious food.
Man, I'd love to get up there and try that food. Sounds amazing! Wish you all the best.
Proud to see malayali bros rocking it out in US and making great food.
I bet these flavors... the smoke to the indian sauces meld so well together. Wish I lived closer to find out..
They do because Indian food was originally cooked over wood fires.
A mallu in the house 🙌🏼 Ivan thakarkum
കുട്ടി മാമ❤
Christian too ...YAY RICE
@@YT-pm2sc
Ur Dalit hindu
@Y T
Living in a country which largely recognizes Christianity too. So your point ?
@Riju Krishnan angane paranju kodukku.. kore apricot vanangal irangikolum matham paranju.
bbq with an indian influence im all in
Malayali*
My God. I love Texas BBQ and Indian, and from the 716... why have I never heard of this?!?!?!
@@jacksonmacnevin6155 That’s not true. Hindus don’t eat beef. But many Indians do. There are over 200 million muslims and over 30 million christians living there
@@nandwani88 Correction. A lot of Hindus eat beef...especially in Kerala, where the chef in the video is from.
@@darshaksanyal4755 Oh cool. Didn’t know that. Thanks! Pretty interesting stuff
@@jacksonmacnevin6155 i guess you haven't heard of Kerala then
@Manav Odedara bro, almost all my Hindu friends from Kerala absolutely love beef. Don't classify them as atheists for their food preference. Let people eat what they want. Life is short. Live and let live! ✌
Looks awesome.. 👍
Finally some recognition to Indian cuisines other than butter chicken/naan bread , vegan food.
I would also recommend Hyderabadi Biryani.
Where i am from roti is the biggest thing..we don't get to experience any other indian foods
I smoked weed inside my local Walmart in my recent UA-cam video 💀
@Seven Hunnid what the hell
Hyderabadi baryani is very very famous in my country (UAE) can recommend another dish ?
@@maryamalhammadi588 Hyderabadi Haleem developed from the original Harees during Nizam era.
Qubani ka meetha is a desert native to Hyderabad.
Born and raised in Buffalo. Moved to Miami 14 yrs ago. I am going to try this place the next time I go up and visit. Food looks delicious, and the neighborhood looks nice. I don't remember Blackrock looking like that
His voice isn't from his throat but from the barbie.
what's barbie ?
My family is heavy into BBQ, me and my brother love to drink and bbq every weekend, much respect from San Antonio TX
Heading too SA Wednesday. Looking forward too Cappys, Boilerhouse, LaFonda on Main and a few new places. And definitely Alamo Drafthouse
@@singingchef23 Alamo drafthouse is the spot
Oh my gosh!! Being from South Texas and BBQ country....my mouth is watering!! I need this!
Kerala X Texas Bbq, this idea sound so yummy .ahhh so jealous
Hey, love to see that fusion! from another Keralite!
I hear they’re doing walk up orders this Saturday 2-7pm at 27 Chandler St. Buffalo, NY 14207 👀 (ps don’t forget to add on a kolache)
YOU GOT ME AT INDIAN AND BBQ. BOTH MY FAVORITE.
10:00 the mother takes a finger worth of beef feeds her daughter.
daughter takes it , splits it with her finger tips, puts the other half in the mouth of the mother.
Shows you how much she loves her mom.
I am Indian living in USA and I am really proud of him. This what real America is, you take you heritage and just make things around you better.
Also, when folks go to sleep is when you pursue your real dreams!!
I’m working in a restaurant right now. But I wanna open my own place down the line as well! But the problem is that I need to make a good enough living but I also want the kitchen experience. But after hearing about this dudes grind, it makes me feel like this is possible.
biryani with brisket what a combo...brilliant idea man
Two of my most favorite foods/cuisines combined? Sign me tf up though. This whole country was created through fusion on cultures.
This is amazing… I will literally go to America for this!!!!
Wow, this is what real food is all about! You sir are a great man and terrific person who encompasses his heritage… all kudos to you, every success that may come your way.
I’ve had barbecue, I’ve had Indian.
The combination sound amazing!
Brisket & biryani. THIS MAKES ME SO MAD. Because I am a Texan chef stuck in England and want to shove his entire menu into my cake hole. If I was still in NYC I'd be jacking my best friend's car and making a cannonball run for Buffalo. I hope his business blows up. The heart and soul he puts into this food is simply amazing.
That’s a sensational combo of flavours! Looks incredibly delicious 😍
കോഴിക്കോടൻ ബിരിയാണി + Texas BBQ Brisket. 😐 ഇമ്മാതിരി combo. Would be like a flavour explosion for the natives 🔥🔥🔥
Salivating all the way from Australia
He has a nice soothing voice
Such a cool, yet similar, cooking style! Love the different cultures and inspirations this series brings.
Omg...his niece has got to be the cutest kid ever!
The food looks irresistible. And his niece is such a cutie. Much Respect!
Bringing that bali-tex action. Food looks great. Way to go!
I knew this guy was from Kerala from his cuisine style and flavours he described, thats what Kerala is all about. Flavours
Well this was a pleasant surprise. I know what I’m eating this weekend
My 2 favourite dishes, texas BBQ and Indian food. This would be a dream come true to be able to eat Ryan's food.
Sounds amazing. Respect from Texas
Wow so impressed! Seems like friendly guy that cooks great tasty food! Would love to try it. Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
That looks fucking delicious. What a fantastic fucking idea. As a Texas man, I can recognize a quality brisket, that fucking brisket is sensational. Holy shit perfect texture color and consistency. Well fucking done man, I'll have to book a flight
Awesome to see someone take the leap like Ryan. Next up, we need some South Indian + Mexican 👀
Made me cry when he said he is from Kerala ❤❤ love u brother 🎉
Yeah I’m betting this food is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I gotta get there one day soon to experience it.
Once I can cross the border I'm heading straight to rough buff. Buffalo Kids Gallery and Texish BBQ. DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOT
Watching this from Kerala. I clicked on it because I thought it was a Texas BBQ restaurant in Kerala. Can you please open one in Kerala too.
You are a keralite? That's an authentic name you got there!
@@ChristopherSparks Yes, I am a Keralite, proudly so!
i am from Kerala tooo. Hats off man 😋
The fact that this video is getting so many positive comments and likes is why I love America. Americans love innovation and seeing immigrants contribute some of their culture while still practicing and respecting American traditions.
A guy who has Indian heritage and his last name is Fernandez, doing Texas style BBQ with Indian flavors in Buffalo NY?
Has to be good.
South Indians esp keralites have mixed heritage of Portugese,dutch, english, Spanish,Syriac and Arab heritages.
I would love to try this. I may have to drive to Texas. I love your approach to food 🥘 and traditions. Keep doing you, man. Congrats 🎊!
This food looks incredible. Nice guy as well.